INHALE

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INHALE

• Information for Nursing and Health in a Learning
  Environment
• Huddersfield University Library Services
• Jenny Brook

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What is INHALE?

• Web based packages for students
• Interactive
• Exploits the Distributed National Electronic
  Resource (DNER)
• Gives support and guidance at the point of need
• Can be used in a virtual learning environment

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Overview

• JISC funded - University funds
• Sept 2000-December 2002
• External partners
• LMU
• MMU/UCLan
• NHS Trust Libraries

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Project Deliverables 1

• Skills packages incorporating-
• Search Strategy
• Keywords
• Web Directories Search Engines
• Subject gateways
• Evaluation
• Referencing
• and initially for the following Health subject
  areas
• Health Promotion, Anatomy, Health Statistics,
  Evidence Based Practice, Health Economics

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Project Deliverables 2

• Module based materials
• Within a VLE (BlackBoard)
• Integrated with module delivery
• Testing/feedback/self assessment
• Transferable skills

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Project Deliverables 3

• Framework/Model
• Across subject areas
• Across Schools e.g. HUBS
• Across Universities

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Project Deliverables 4

• Evaluation tools
• Dissemination
• Supply to other institutions
• Qualitative accounts
• Documentation
• Student experience

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System Architecture
Databases Web sites
PAC Indexes
DNER RDN/HUBS
VLE
Tutorials Quizzes Help
ILL E-mail PDF
Skills Assessment
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Evaluation

• Surveys
• Interviews
• Online tools
• Bulletin
• Piloting

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Transferability Issues

• IMS Standards
• Interoperability
• Accessibility
• Infrastructure
• Technical support

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Benefits

• Integration of new and existing and resources
• Exploits CIT opportunities
• Transferable information skills
• Tailored to the needs of students and staff
• Enjoyable way to learn
• Off/on campus access
• Levels an uneven playing field

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Link to Inhale materials

• http//inhale.hud.ac.uk/materials